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Hevesy Family History

Hevesy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hevey, Hees, Neves, Deveny, Heese, Havey, Reves, Heavey, Heery, Hovey

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Where is the Hevesy family from?

You can see how Hevesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hevesy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hevesy families living in Connecticut. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hevesy's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Hevesy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hevesy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hevesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hevesy. 100% of Hevesy men worked as an Owner and 100% of Hevesy women worked as a Machine Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Hevesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Hevesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hevesy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 93 immigration records available for the last name Hevesy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 67 military records available for the last name Hevesy. For the veterans among your Hevesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hevesy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hevesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hevesy in 1968 was 74, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hevesy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hevesy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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